Adult

With summer winding down and school gearing up, August presents an opportune time to develop back to school habits and routines.  This presentation provides parents with terrific tips for keeping track of after school activities, setting up a homework space, and building a system for the family backpacks. From establishing good habits related to sleeping, reducing screen time, and setting goals, this workshop will ensure a super sweet (and smooth) start to a new school year… The H.O.P.E. DAYLEE USA Way!

Are trees social beings? In this international bestseller, forester and author Peter Wohlleben convincingly makes the case that, yes, the forest is a social network. He draws on groundbreaking scientific discoveries to describe how trees are like human families: tree parents live together with their children, communicate with them, support them as they grow, share nutrients with those who are sick or struggling, and even warn each other of impending dangers.

Tuesday Night Book Club will meet to discuss Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann.

A review of the lives and roles of Princesses Diana and Kate showing the relevance of the monarchy in the 21st century.

Join the "Acting for a Change" Library Senior Improv Troupe for a train ride on the Southwest Chief.  Magic on the Southwest Chief is the "old as time" story of friends and strangers who embark on a journey and, along the way, connect with others and grow together in confidence and courage as they overcome obstacles and find their way.

Bi-weekly meeting of Senior Improvisational Theater group.  Newcomers welcome!  No prior acting experience necessary - there are no scripts with lines to learn.  Just bring a willingness to have fun!

This program is made possible by a generous gift to the AWPL Foundation by Glenn P. and Susan D. Dickes.

The scene: Chawton Great House, Hampshire, England — home of Jane Austen’s brother, Edward Austen Knight.

The time: December 1815, on the eve of the publication of Emma.

This illustrated lecture is based on a 17th-century Dutch gardening and recipe book, which features a calendar for gardening activities and a cookbook explaining how to use the fruits and vegetables grown in the garden to best advantage.